Based on an analysis of 441 trending Facebook posts on February 28, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives capturing the attention of Iraqi social media users. The most engaging story was a human-interest piece about a formerly wealthy doctor who became homeless. Other major topics included discussions and announcements about the start of Ramadan, with different dates provided by Sunni and Shia authorities, and extensive commentary on a tense confrontation between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Political discourse also featured prominently, with coverage of statements by former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and activities of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. Additionally, pages shared tributes to fallen military heroes and updates on security operations.<\/p>\n
The most impactful story online was about Dr. Nidal, a renowned and wealthy gynecologist in Baghdad who ended up homeless. The page Ali Athab – Ali Athab<\/a> (Post Impact: 100%<\/strong>) shared a video highlighting her plight, stating she was left “without an address or a place, searching for herself.”<\/em> The page, which also posted an announcement<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%<\/strong>) for the full story on UTV, expressed gratitude for being a reason, after God, for “saving her and preserving her dignity.”<\/em> The narrative focused on the dramatic reversal of fortune for a once-prominent professional, captivating a large audience.<\/p>\n The beginning of Ramadan became a major topic of discussion as different religious authorities announced different start dates. Several pages, including Al-Khowa Al-Nadheefa<\/a> (Post Impact: 10%<\/strong>), Iraqeen W Bas – Iraqis Only<\/a> (Post Impact: 5%<\/strong>), and Khabar Ajel – Breaking News<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%<\/strong>), reported that the Iraqi Fiqh Council and the Sunni Endowment Diwan had declared Saturday as the first day of the holy month. In contrast, other pages like Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%<\/strong>) and Markaz Al-Iraqi Al-Khabari – Iraqi News Center<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%<\/strong>) announced that the office of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani had declared Sunday as the first day of Ramadan.<\/p>\n A “sharp verbal confrontation” between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a White House visit was widely covered. Al-Khowa Al-Nadheefa<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%<\/strong>) quoted Trump telling Zelensky, “Either you make a deal or we will step away… You are gambling on igniting a third world war.”<\/em> Shabakat Iraq Plus – Iraq Plus Network<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%<\/strong>) reported that Trump mocked Zelensky’s attire. Many pages, such as Muna Sami<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%<\/strong>) and Ahmed Al-Thawaq<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%<\/strong>), framed the incident as a lesson that Washington is not a reliable ally.<\/p>\n Former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s recent statements on Syria and the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) were shared across multiple pages. In an interview with “Al-Muqaraba,” he was quoted by Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%<\/strong>) as saying he had confronted Bashar al-Assad for sending terrorists to Iraq and that it is difficult “to forget the blood shed by the new leaders of Syria in Iraq.”<\/em> Separately, Al-Khowa Al-Nadheefa<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%<\/strong>) reported on Maliki’s call to restructure the PMF, emphasizing the need to “rid the Hashd of ghost members”<\/em> and place it under the commander-in-chief’s authority. Baghdad<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%<\/strong>) also shared his challenge to “al-Jolani” to transform Syria into a state like Iraq.<\/p>\n The private office of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr was active, sharing several updates. The highest-impact post from Al-Maktab Al-Khas li-Samahat Al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr<\/a> (Post Impact: 19%<\/strong>) was a post originally published on the “X” platform. The same page also announced that, upon al-Sadr’s direction, the Al-Sadr guest house in Lebanon is preparing to distribute food baskets<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%<\/strong>) to Lebanese families throughout Ramadan. In another post, the office shared a series of answered questions<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%<\/strong>) from the cleric, indicating his continued engagement on religious and social matters.<\/p>\n Official pages of the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (ICTS) paid tribute to the late Colonel Hisham Muhammad, commander of the Salah al-Din counter-terrorism regiment, who was killed in action in 2020. Both Jihaz Mukafahat al-Irhab al-Iraqi – ICTS<\/a> (Post Impact: 11%<\/strong>) and Al-Amaliyat al-Khasa – Iraqi Special Operations Forces<\/a> (Post Impact: 6%<\/strong>) described him as a “leader of a special kind” who was feared by ISIS and fought until his last breath in the Makhoul mountains. The posts honored his memory and concluded with the sentiment, “Heroes do not die, but are reborn in the memory of nations.”<\/em><\/p>\n As Ramadan approached, social media pages shared observations and well-wishes. The popular page Set Ashwaq Om Al-Qanuniyya<\/a> (Post Impact: 12%<\/strong>) humorously commented on the pre-Ramadan shopping rush, questioning if a siege was returning or if food supplies were running out due to the crowds. The page also posted a message of unity, stating, “I don’t care if you fast tomorrow or the day after. You are all beautiful in all your sects and denominations. Ramadan Mubarak to you,”<\/em> in a separate post<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%<\/strong>). Steven Nabil<\/a> (Post Impact: 8%<\/strong>) highlighted that this would be the “first Ramadan for the Syrian people without Assad and his criminal regime.”<\/p>\n The British Ambassador to Iraq, Stephen Hitchen, shared a farewell video message as his tenure ended. On his official page, Steve Hitchen<\/a> (Post Impact: 9%<\/strong>), he thanked Iraqis for their hospitality and wished them a secure and prosperous future. He added a personal note, saying, “My wife is very angry with me because she saw me in the videos while I was enjoying your beautiful country, and she insists that we come to Iraq again as tourists.”<\/em> The page Al-Qasr Al-Hukoumi – The Government Palace<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%<\/strong>) also reported on his positive remarks, noting he said Iraq is in its best state since the 1970s.<\/p>\n The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (ICTS) announced successful operations targeting ISIS remnants in Anbar province. According to statements from the Joint Operations Command shared by Jihaz Mukafahat al-Irhab al-Iraqi – ICTS<\/a> (Post Impact: 3%<\/strong>) and Al-Amaliyat al-Khasa – Iraqi Special Operations Forces<\/a> (Post Impact: 2%<\/strong>), ICTS forces conducted three separate airdrops. The operations, based on intelligence from the Ministry of Interior, resulted in the destruction of two vehicles and several hideouts belonging to the terrorist group. The posts emphasized the continued efforts to pursue ISIS remnants across Iraq.<\/p>\n A post by U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson, described as being close to Donald Trump, drew attention from Iraqi pages. Iraqeen W Bas – Iraqis Only<\/a> (Post Impact: 7%<\/strong>) and Markaz Al-Iraqi Al-Khabari – Iraqi News Center<\/a> (Post Impact: 1%<\/strong>) reported that the congressman published the Iraqi flag on his page accompanied by the phrase: “Let’s make Iraq great again!!”<\/em> The slogan, a clear reference to Trump’s famous campaign motto, sparked interest and was shared as a noteworthy political development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Based on an analysis of 441 trending Facebook posts on February 28, 2025, Miqrab AI identified several key narratives capturing the attention of Iraqi social media users. The most engaging story was a human-interest piece about a formerly wealthy doctor who became homeless. 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Conflicting Announcements for the Start of Ramadan<\/h2>\n
3. Trump and Zelensky’s Tense White House Confrontation<\/h2>\n
4. Nouri al-Maliki Criticizes Syria and Calls for PMF Reform<\/h2>\n
5. Muqtada al-Sadr Issues Statements and Directs Aid to Lebanon<\/h2>\n
6. Security Forces Commemorate Fallen Commander Hisham Muhammad<\/h2>\n
7. Ramadan Preparations and Social Commentary<\/h2>\n
8. Departing British Ambassador Praises Iraq<\/h2>\n
9. Counter-Terrorism Forces Conduct Operations in Anbar<\/h2>\n
10. US Congressman Posts “Make Iraq Great Again” Slogan<\/h2>\n